CRPF inaugurates computer centre for youth

Gesture to wean youths away,who had fought pitched battles with security forces last summer.

A computer training centre of the CRPF was inaugurated on Monday to wean away youths,who had fought pitched battle with security forces last summer.

“We know the problems of society so this is our small effort to deliver and connect with the people,” Deputy Inspector General of CRPF for Srinagar,P K Singh,said after inaugurating the computer center.

Singh said such efforts have been a regular feature of security agencies but “when situation goes wrong,the efforts go slow because a communication gap develops.”

“Otherwise our efforts continue round the year so that we remain connected with the youth and other sections of society,” Singh said.

The last three years have been a difficult time for the CRPF and local police after the Valley witnessed increasing street protests with stone-pelting youth taking the centrestage in confrontation with security agencies.

“Our effort is that last year’s situation should not happen again,” he said.

More than 100 civilians were killed in last year’s summer unrest when the CRPF and police fired on protesters in the Valley leading to a spurt in goodwill gestures from police and the CRPF.

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This year,police has started youth clubs in police stations to attract an otherwise hostile youth population. Similarly,the CRPF has been holding counselling sessions to win over the hearts of the youth and undo the damage caused last year.

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